Clinical Nurse Specialist
3 weeks ago
Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC)
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: hours per week
Salary: $ - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 7, 2024
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) functions in an advanced practice nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately care for patients with stroke prevention and post-stroke needs and seen in the SPC. The CNS-SPC role acts as a leadership and change agent role in the advancement of nursing practice and standards; supporting the implementation of interprofessional best practices in the care of patients with stroke-related needs.
Duties
The key responsibilities of the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST – STROKE PREVENTION CLINIC include:
Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate treatment goals for patients with stroke-related needs to full scope Apply specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing best practices to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities, referral triaging, coordination of patient care and continuity in patient care through integrated care strategies Provide patient and family with education and nursing care as it relates to the diagnosis, treatment plan and stroke prevention strategies. Assures that patient/family and healthcare providers are educated/informed as to ongoing care needs and transitions in care planning Support stroke-related regional initiatives, such as stroke awareness month Foster organizational culture of learning, quality and safety through mentorship, role modelling and coaching of nursing staff and inter-professional teams to build capacity in management of patients with stroke-related needs Contribute to the development and/or refinement of policies, procedures, medical directives, and data collection needs related to Stroke Prevention Clinic care Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.Other responsibilities include:
Supports quality health care through teaching, mentoring, quality monitoring and program development Initiates and participates in quality improvement and research that will expand nursing knowledge, and disseminate advances in nursing care Delivers, coordinates and participates in education in conjunction with the Nurse Practitioners, the Advanced Practice Nurse Educators and other nursing leaders including professional development activities Support nursing in meeting the best available evidence and benchmarks Participates in outcome evaluation including nurse-sensitive indicators
Qualifications
Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support ( program, Level II Rescuer certification Master degree in Nursing or recognized equivalent required Subspecialty certification in Stroke Care, Neuroscience, High Acuity Nursing Care Preferred 3-5 years nursing experience in stroke, neurosurgical or neurosciences programs within an acute care setting Three (3) years of relevant experience including experience in an advanced clinical practice role, preferably in an acute care and/or neurosciences setting preferred Sound understanding and demonstrated ability to enact the Core Competencies of the CNS framework as outlined by the Canadian Nurse Association Related to clinical care, system leadership, advancement of nursing practice competencies and evaluation and research Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent problem recognition and complex problem-solving skills Experience with Quality Improvement, program planning an evaluation an asset Commitment to collaborative practice, effectively functioning within an inter-professional team Ability to work effectively and autonomously within a fast paced, high demand environment Experience with Electronic Health Information Systems (HIS) and Microsoft office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe Pro; Epic HIS experience an asset
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP ) Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service A flexible work environment Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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